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Message from the Chairperson
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) expresses the professional opinion of Chief Fire Officers in Ireland on matters related to fire service operations, fire safety and major emergency management. Our objective is to improve the safety of all people and places – thereby protecting life and property throughout the country. The Association is also a member of the Federation of European Union Fire Officer Associations (FEU) that has 22 members in Europe. A link to the FEU is available on our links page. Representatives from the CFOA attend their twice yearly meetings.
Executive Committee
The current executive of the Chief Fire Officer Association as elected at the (special) AGM in November 2025 is:
Chairperson – Dermot Brannigan – CFO Monaghan
Hon. Secretary – Eoin O’Ceilleachair – CFO Offaly
Hon. Treasurer – Sheila Broderick, CFO Meath
Vice Chairs
Adrian Kelly – CFO Clare
Niall Curtain – CFO Waterford
Gerry O’Malley – CFO Galway
Marian Coakley – CFO Sligo
Greg O’Dwyer – CFO Dublin